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Acebeam TAC vs National Geographic Iluminos 800

What TAC does better (1) and where Iluminos 800 wins (0) — every spec side by side.

Acebeam TAC
Acebeam · 2023TAC
5.8Score
1 advantage≈ $40
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National Geographic Iluminos 800
National Geographic · 2022Iluminos 800
4.6Score
0 advantages≈ $30
3.8Brightness & throw3.3
6.8Build & durability4.8

Why is TAC better than Iluminos 800?

  1. Maximum output1,000 lm vs 800 lm+25%

Why is Iluminos 800 better than TAC?

Iluminos 800 has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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Acebeam TACAcebeam TAC≈ $405.8
Light output
Maximum output1,000 lm800 lm
Light sourceLEDLED
Battery & charging
Battery14500 Li-ion, AA, C—
RechargeableYesYes
USB-C chargingYes—
Also runs on AA/AAA/CR123AYes—
Build & durability
Protection ratingIP68—
Water protection (IPx)IPx8—
Impact resistance (drop)1.5 m—
Body material—Aluminium
Magnetic tail / base—Yes
Pocket clip—Yes
Size & weight
Length / height104.6 mm153 mm
Weight—176 g
Modes & features
Red light—Yes
Green / blue / RGB light—Yes
Mode memoryYes—
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